The Aviationist

Skunk Works Releases New KC-Z Stealth Tanker Rendering

Lockheed Martin’s secretive division released the rendering of a notional stealth tanker for the Next-Generation Air Refueling System program which aims to replace KC-46 and KC-135 tankers. Lockheed ...
The Aviationist

Skunk Works Reveal New Stealthy Tanker Concept With Twin Flying Booms

The NGAS program, also known as KC-Z, aims to replace or complement KC-46 and KC-135 tankers in the 2030s. The program might also include an autonomous tanker for operating in contested environments, ...
Defense One

There’s a new problem with Boeing’s KC-46 tanker

DAYTON, Ohio—The troubled KC-46 tanker has yet another problem Boeing has to fix on its own dime, the Air Force said Tuesday. It’s in the engine: vibrations from the fuel pump are damaging the ...
Aviation Week

Aviation Week Forecasts: Western Tanker Aircraft Deliveries/Retirements By Family 2020-2029

Michigan Air National Guard KC-135T. Credit: Photo by Munnaf Joarder AVITATION WEEK NETWORK forecasts that 436 new Western-designed aircraft performing military tanking missions will be built in the ...